Hotel Near Duke University

Duke University was established in 1838 and moved to the heart of Durham in 1892. This private university is home to nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is one of the top universities in the United States with the School of Medicine and Law both consistently ranking in the top 10 country-wide. Duke is known not only for their academics, but also as an athletic powerhouse. The Blue Devils have won a number of national championships, most recently the 2015 NCAA men's basketball.

Aloft Durham Downtown is two miles away from Duke University, making it easy for guests to get to and from campus. Whether you are in town for Homecoming, a sporting event, or a conference, you get the best of both worlds with our location. During down time, be sure and explore the surrounding American Tobacco Campus' restaurants and entertainment options.